The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient in the hospital. Which goal will be priority?

a. Maintain industry
b. Maintain identity
c. Maintain intimacy
d. Maintain initiative

ANS: B
According to Erikson, a 14-year-old adolescent is developing an identity versus role confusion. Maintaining initiative is for 3 to 6 year olds. Maintaining industry is for 6 to 11 year olds. Maintaining intimacy is for young adults.

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